2002 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2007 Ford Freestar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Freestar weights approximately 295 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Freestar (331 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Regal | 2007 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
